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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Last night we attended Bandorama for my daughter's high school. It was held at a local college. I was blown away. Really, we often don't realize how talented these young people are. My daughter is lucky to attend this school that has one of the top four music programs in our state. She earned a piano chair in the jazz band. They were magnificent. I nearly cried. I am so happy my daughter gets to be a part of such a great group of talented kids instructed by one of the best directors in the state. We enjoyed her shcool's marching band, concert, woodwind, jazz, drumline and the most wonderful group of bagpipers. All teens. The marching band has earned its 9th spot in the Rose Parade for next year.

When they closed, it was so moving. Picture this; a lone bagpiper starts Amazing Grace and then is joined by the other pipers, followed by the woodwinds, then percussion. It just built so powerfully that when they ended again with the lone bagpiper, it brought down the house.

There are indeed good things happening in our public schools today. I am so glad I listened to my daughter when she told me last year this was the place she wanted to be.

No one way is the only way, and I am glad she is just where she needs to be.

Now onto Sunny Simple Sunday highlights:

Heritage Homemaker shared a bread recipe I am going to try this week when we use up all our bought bread.

And for some awesome cuteness this week, check out Julie's Little House. Is that not the most cuddly kitty. I just want to rub that belly.

Around the Table shared a recipe for birthday potatoes. I love potatoes and I see these on the menu this week. Yum!

Oh...Elaine! When you mentioned bagpipes and Amazing Grace I got goosebumps. What a special moment for your family...for your daughter. You have been blessed with wonderful daughters. I'm so glad you shared, my sweet friend,Blessings,Carolynn xxxStill awaiting baby's arrival. Mommy is one week overdue.I'm hoping my next post will announce his birth.

congratulations to your daughter. I think music programs are so fabulous for our children, it gives them such confidence and they learn something that they will enjoy for their whole life. Sounds like such a fabulous program. Hugs, Marty

Our three girls all had excellent programs in our public schools- art, languages, music, sports, etc. There was also a lot of diversity and a very safe environment. I'm grateful that we live in such a great area school-wise. The Boise high schools are some of the top in the country...

Congratulations on having a musician in the house! Those bagpipes playing amazing grace would definitely bring tears to my eyes. Glad to hear that you are happy with your daughter's school. The concert sounds amazing.

Love your features. The photo of the cat doesn't even look real. It look like a poster! Now I must pop on over and discover some new blogs!

Elaine, there truly is so much talent out there among the young. Congrats to your daughter. Great features. The cat is so cute and I will be hopping by to check out both recipes. Thanks for hosting.Hugs,Jann

Glad that your daughter is getting involved in band. It was a great activity for our son to be involved in when he was in high school. We LOVED the marching band and the competitions and half time shows and the trips and ALL of it.

Elaine,That is fabulous that your daughters music program was so wonderful. I had the same experience when I went to hear my son's Christmas program. He just goes to a community college but they had a wonderful Christmas program. Have a great week!Sherry

Elaine the concert sounded wonderful! There is something about the bagpipes that always gets to me. The way you described it, was moving in and of itself!!! How neat for your daughter to be a part of this!!!XO Kris

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